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What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co serves a variety of international clients across numerous shipping and related marine sectors in Australia, including the cruise industry, commodities transportation, and offshore oil and gas. The shipping team can boast notable expertise advising on international sales and ocean carriage of goods contracts, and is also active in the marine insurance space representing a number of P&I clubs and offshore risk insurers. The firm is prominent in the litigation of substantial shipping disputes, including class actions and criminal investigations, partnering where appropriate with litigation funding companies. Its integration with the global Clyde & Co network ensures a seamless service in multi-jurisdictional claims.

Work Highlights

  • Clyde & Co defended the Owners of Boshi 58 and her Master in criminal proceedings brought by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Agency for breaches of the Navigation Act 2012.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ernest van Buuren
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Ernest van Buuren
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Ernest van Buuren is a qualified master mariner who has long been regarded as one of Australia's most distinguished shipping lawyers. He is an experienced adviser to clients from across the Asia-Pacific region on the full range of operational, regulatory and contentious shipping issues, including criminal investigations. He is based in Brisbane.

Ernest is a leading maritime expert with unparalleled knowledge and experience in the industry.

Ernest is a highly experienced lawyer with great judgement and a strong knowledge of shipping and navigation from his background as a master mariner.

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Ernest van Buuren
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